More about Columbus Columbus is a city located in Muscogee County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the entire city-county had a total population of 186,291, though Columbus itself is actually less than this. The city is the county seat of Muscogee County1, with which it is a consolidated city-county. Because of the consolidation, Columbus is listed with the same population and other demographic data as the entire county. There is also a Columbus (balance), Georgia reported, which is the entire county minus Bibb City, the only other municipality. Fort Benning takes up most of the rest of the county. Columbus Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 186,291 people, 69,819 households, and 47,686 families residing in the city. The population density is 332.6/km² (861.4/mi²). There are 76,182 housing units at an average density of 136.0/km² (352.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 50.42% White, 43.74% African American, 0.38% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. 4.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 69,819 households out of which 34.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% are married couples living together, 19.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% are non-families. 26.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.08. In the city the population is spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $34,798, and the median income for a family is $41,244. Males have a median income of $30,238 versus $24,336 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,262. 15.7% of the population and 12.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.0% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Tonight...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Sunday...Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...Then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms May produce frequent lightning in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index readings 99 to 103. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Monday...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...Then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Monday Night...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Tuesday...Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Tuesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Wednesday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Thursday...Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Friday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

